Project Scheduler

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy in Michigan seeks a Project Scheduler to support EPC project planning and execution. The role combines scheduling expertise with data analysis to drive workforce planning and budget forecasting, within a hybrid work setup.

The ideal candidate will develop detailed, resource- and cost-loaded schedules, engage with cross-functional teams, and provide proactive scheduling recommendations across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years planning/schedule experience or equivalent
• Associate’s degree with 4 years planning/schedule experience
• HS diploma with 6 years planning/schedule experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules
• Create schedules for EPC projects across the project lifecycle
• Support management with schedule forecasts and project forecasts
• Prepare visual reports and charts for project analysis
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for scheduling data and changes
• Provide proactive scheduling recommendations

Skills

Primavera/P6 Skillset

Project scheduling knowledge

Communication in project team setting

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Construction Management/Business (2+ years exp)

Associate’s in Engineering/Construction Management/Business (4+ years exp)

HS Diploma with 6+ years exp in planning/schedule eng

Job description

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI. Other locations may be considered.The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Project Scheduler will perform routine project scheduling assignments, which require the creation and monitoring, and technical project scheduling knowledge of a engineering, procurement and Construction project (EPC). Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within area of responsibility. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Work on lower complexity projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resource-loaded and cost-loaded project schedules to support workforce planning, forecasting, budget management, and project execution.
• Perform tasks required to develop and maintain project schedules for the entire Life Cycle of a Project. Includes collecting actual quantities installed per schedules, assess progress data supplied by others, and visual inspection. Develop detailed engineering and construction schedules with construction management. Update the schedule forecast to reflect most current plans/requirements
• Support Project Management through preparation and maintenance of project schedule forecasts and project schedules
• Calculate/prepare various comparison visual management, reports, charts, and tables for project analysis
• Interface with other cross functional organizations to provide project scheduling data for items such as sub contract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule/work problems
• Provide project schedule analysis, with proactive scheduling recommendations
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Primavera/P6 Skillset
• Basic knowledge of general project scheduling, and schedule quality principles
• Communicating in a project team setting

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business with 2 years of experience in applied planning and schedule engineering or equivalent working experience
• [OR] Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business with 4 years of experience in applied planning and schedule engineering or equivalent working experience
• [OR] High School Diploma with 6 years of experience in applied planning and schedule engineering or equivalent working experience

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.